London, July 20 (Petra) - Newly-appointed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged on Monday to fundamentally transform the country’s governance, promising a 10-year plan to outline the nation's future priorities.

In his inaugural address, Burnham declared "this moment is a turning point" for the UK. He announced that his government will soon introduce measures to ease cost-of-living pressures and alleviate financial burdens on citizens.

The prime minister also committed to ending street homelessness, expanding council housing, and upholding the UK's defense commitments.

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